approve
/əˈpruːv/
CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #3123 in the learning path
批准；核准
Definitions
v. To officially accept or allow something.
批准；核准
v. To think that someone or something is good or acceptable.
赞成；认可
Example
My manager approved my request for a day off.
经理批准了我请一天假的申请。
Local authorities should approve housing developments only when adequate transport and essential services are available.
地方政府应仅在交通和基本服务充足的情况下批准住宅开发项目。
Collocations
- approve a proposal
- approve of something
- approve an application
Word family
- approval (n.)
- disapprove (v.)
- approving (adj.)
Synonyms
- authorize
- endorse
Antonyms
- reject
- disapprove
Usage tip
批准某事用approve；赞成某事用approve of。
FAQ
- What does approve mean?
- To officially accept or allow something. To think that someone or something is good or acceptable.
- How is approve pronounced?
- UK /əˈpruːv/, US /əˈpruːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
